Rockland county

The diversity of people and the natural landscape are what make Rockland County so unique. Offering a peaceful, pastoral countryside that is spiced with quaint villages, historic sites and the beautiful Hudson River Valley. The earliest Dutch settlers moved to Rockland in 1609 to escape the "city life" of the New Amsterdam colony. Today the county is still the perfect compliment to New York City's cultural offerings and nightlife. Uniquely located in the southwestern part of New York State, just 30 miles from New York City, Rockland encompasses 176 square miles, including five towns, nineteen villages and various hamlets (1990 population - 265,475).

So close to the bustling city, Rockland is everybody's playground. There are no less than 32,000 acres of untouched parklands dotted with sparkling lakes and streams rushing down to the Hudson. Mile after mile of marked trails lead you right to the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains.

There are all kinds of recreational opportunities: swimming and fishing, hiking and boating, camping, horseback riding, historic house tours, golf and tennis in Spring and Summer. Ice skating, sledding, and cross-country skiing in Winter. And a magnificent foliage display rivaling the best of New England every Fall.

American Melting Pot

If there ever was a microcosm of the American melting pot, it is Rockland County. Originally, the settlers of our area were Dutch, English, German and Irish. Yet today, our residents represent almost all of the countries on the globe! In celebration of our diversity, Rockland hosts the International Dance and Music Festival, with various groups from around the world.

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